meters to cm converter
1 meter equals 100 centimeters. Conversions use cm = m × 100
m → 100 cm
cm = m × 100
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Worked examples
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 2 m = 200 cm
- 5 m = 500 cm
- 10 m = 1,000 cm
- 100 m = 10,000 cm
meters to centimeters conversion table
| m | cm | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 50 cm | × 100 |
| 1 m | 100 cm | × 100 |
| 1.5 m | 150 cm | × 100 |
| 2 m | 200 cm | × 100 |
| 2.5 m | 250 cm | × 100 |
| 3 m | 300 cm | × 100 |
| 5 m | 500 cm | × 100 |
| 4 m | 400 cm | × 100 |
| 6 m | 600 cm | × 100 |
| 8 m | 800 cm | × 100 |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm | × 100 |
| 12 m | 1,200 cm | × 100 |
| 15 m | 1,500 cm | × 100 |
| 20 m | 2,000 cm | × 100 |
| 25 m | 2,500 cm | × 100 |
| 30 m | 3,000 cm | × 100 |
| 40 m | 4,000 cm | × 100 |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm | × 100 |
| 60 m | 6,000 cm | × 100 |
| 70 m | 7,000 cm | × 100 |
| 80 m | 8,000 cm | × 100 |
| 90 m | 9,000 cm | × 100 |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm | × 100 |
How to convert m to cm
- Take your value in meters.
- Multiply by 100
- That is your answer in centimeters — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many centimeters in 1 meter?
Exactly 100 cm. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert m to cm?
Multiply the meters figure by 100 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is m to cm the same as cm to m?
No — they are inverses. One m is 100 cm, while one cm is 0.01 m.
What is 0.5 m in cm?
0.5 m = 50 cm (see the value page for the full arithmetic).